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Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VR6's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your VW MKIII VR6 12v Engine. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

The performance of your turbocharger is an excellent indicator of overall engine health and your car's ability to make power. Manifold boost pressure is a metric that should always be at the center of your attention. ECS supplies an excellent range of boost monitoring options for your VW MKIV Jetta 1.8T, from analog vent-mounted boost gauges, to digital interfaces that display an unprecedented level of vehicle metrics. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi C6 A6 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum, and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair kit and fiddle around getting the latch working again, though you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. The wiser choice is to invest in a fresh new genuine OEM Leatherette Armrest Lid, available just for your Audi A3. Nothing compares to the soft, silk feel of your OEM interior surface!

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Protect your expensive headlight and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any headlights or tail lights. Available in clear, smoke, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination. Look good, see better, with Lamin-X film coatings.

The BMW N54 engine is highly responsive to quality performance upgrades, particularly those that maximize the effectiveness of its advanced turbocharging system. Two blow-off valve kits enhance boost pressure stability while more quickly releasing unwanted boost into the atmosphere. An ECS-engineered and Synapse kit are available, both including an atmospheric vent blow off valve, black anodized intake tube with machined flange, durable silicone hose coupler, block-off caps for the stock diverter valve recirculation, and all required clamps and hardware to complete the project.

Limitations on cabin noise levels dictate that the design of your factory airbox make adequate power at a pre-determined decibel ceiling. In the event that you do, in fact, appreciate the growl emanating from an unrestricted intake, the aFe and Neuspeed Performance Intake systems are heavily engineered with power and style in mind. The aFe Pro 5 R Intake utilizes a heat shield and freer flowing intake elbow - AFE has seen performance increases up to 10 hp and 23 ft-lb of torque. The P-Flo kit offers a choice of two filter types and a significant power and sound increase.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

There are many components in the precisely engineered suspension on your Mercedes-Benz & some of the most important parts are the thrust arms, control arms and camber struts. All of these work together to tie the rear spindle to vehicle chassis, while keeping the alignment angles in check. Over time, these parts and their bushings can become worn from constant fatigue and exposure to the elements. The best solution is to replace them. ECS assembled, Genuine OEM, and aftermarket kits include everything you need to replace all the rear thrust arms, control arms and camber struts

This durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job!

Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Additional boost can extend the factory limits of operation and blow the diaphragm to pieces. Forge Motorsports recognized this dilemma. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy diverter valves and blow-off valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. These units utilize copper-zinc alloy and aluminum pistons and completely serviceable valves, compared to the easily-torn rubber diaphragm found in the OEM valve. Includes 3 different springs to fine tune the valve to your liking!

A known weakness with the 2.0T engine, the factory diverter valve diaphragm has a tendency to wear and crack under stock boost pressure levels. The rubber material chosen for the diaphragm cannot withstand consistent boost diversion, and certainly will not contain the added boost levels that accompanies performance modifications. GoFastBits has developed a solution that only attends to the problem itself - the weak valve mechanism - replacing it with an aluminum housing & brass piston - saving you the time and money of unnecessarily replacing the entire unit itself.

Everything you need to service your brakes in an afternoon in one simple kit from ECS Tuning. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS makes it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, and assembly grease to make your brake replacement easy. A complete matched kit assembled by our team of experts, will keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. Complete kits by ST, Bilstein, Koni, JOM, FK, Solo-Werks, H&R, and KW are available to suit your specific needs - choose from fixed or adjustable damping setups across a lowering range of .6 to 2.4" inches. With engineering tailored specifically to your VW MKVI Jetta Sportwagen, fitment and performance are guaranteed.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi B7 A4 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum, and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

Limitations on cabin noise levels dictate that the design of your factory airbox make adequate power at a pre-determined decibel ceiling. In the event that you do, in fact, appreciate the growl emanating from an unrestricted intake, the aFe and Neuspeed Performance Intake systems are heavily engineered with power and style in mind. The aFe Pro 5 R Intake utilizes a heat shield and freer flowing intake elbow - AFE has seen performance increases up to 10 hp and 23 ft-lb of torque. The P-Flo kit offers a choice of two filter types and a significant power and sound increase.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Turbochargers operate at speeds at over over 100,000 rpms. The lubrication requirements for this type of system are understandably highly specific and critical to observe carefully. The MINI S/JCW feed & return oil lines have a tendency to weaken due primarily to heat exposure, making oil delivery precarious, compromising overall engine hea The Genuine MINI Turbo Oil Line Kit includes both new return and feed oil lines, as well as a heat resistant plate that installs on the new oil pipe for protection from further damage. Each kit also includes all installation hardware.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 12-piece, OE-quality control arm kit includes all eight control arm assemblies, tie rod assemblies, stabilizer links, and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

ECS Tuning dogbone mount kits stiffen and tighten the tranny-to-chassis connection. Reduce drivetrain movement, especially when your right foot is all the way down with our high-durometer polyurethane bushings or Ultimate Dogbone Mount Kit. The Ultimate Kit comes with all bushings already installed in a lightweight gloss black aluminum dogbone; installation hardware included. Watch our online video to see how easy it is to ditch your flabby stock bushings, and improve drivetrain mounting for smoother power transfer and less vibration.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi 8P A3 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum, and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

This durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job!